Jürg Gertsch
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PhD Position in Drug Discovery for Chagas Disease at University of Bern University of Bern in Switzerland
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Pharmacology
Funding
Fully funded 4-year PhD position supported by an SNSF project, with a structured PhD program at the GCB Bern. The project offers interdisciplinary training, access to cutting-edge technologies, and international collaborations.
Deadline
Expired
Country
Switzerland
University
University of Bern
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About this position
PhD position in Drug Discovery for Chagas Disease at the University of Bern, Switzerland, in the research group of Jürg Gertsch at the Institute of Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine (IBMM).
The project focuses on Chagas disease (Trypanosoma cruzi) and combines biochemistry, pharmacology, chemical biology, molecular biology, proteomics, and natural products research. The aim is to identify and validate novel drug targets and bioactive compounds, including work on mechanisms of action, CryoEM, pharmacokinetics, and pharmacodynamics.
The position is embedded in a collaborative environment with access to state-of-the-art technologies in chemical biology, LC-MS/MS analytics, and molecular pharmacology. The lab’s broader research interests include molecular pharmacology and translational drug discovery.
Eligibility highlights: a Master’s degree in biochemistry, molecular biology, pharmacology, or a related field; strong experimental background; interest in drug discovery, parasitology, and translational research; ideally some exposure to medicinal chemistry or proteomics; excellent English.
Funding: fully funded 4-year PhD position supported by the Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF), with a structured PhD program at GCB Bern.
Application: send a motivation letter, CV, and contact details of 2–3 referees to [email protected]. The position is available now and will be filled as soon as possible.
Funding details
Fully funded 4-year PhD position supported by an SNSF project, with a structured PhD program at the GCB Bern. The project offers interdisciplinary training, access to cutting-edge technologies, and international collaborations.
What's required
Master’s degree in biochemistry, molecular biology, pharmacology, or a related field; strong experimental background in biochemistry and molecular biology; interest in drug discovery, parasitology, and translational research; ideally some exposure to chemical biology, medicinal chemistry, or proteomics; highly motivated, independent, and team-oriented; excellent command of English.
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Professor
Switzerland
Research Interests
Pharmacology
Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Endocannabinoid
Neuropharmacology
Cannabinoid Research
Professor
Switzerland
Research Interests
Pharmacy
Pharmacology
Cryo-electron Microscopy
Biology
Molecular Biology
Professor
Switzerland
Research Interests
Biochemistry
Biochemical Engineering
Membrane Biology
Protein Chemistry
Transporter Biology
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